A critical part of handling any serious emergency situation is in
the management of the Disaster Recovery Phase. By definition, the
Disaster Recovery Phase is likely to involve, to a significant
degree, external emergency services. The priority during this
phase is the safety and well being of the employees and other
involved persons, the minimization of the emergency itself, the
removal or minimization of the threat of further injury or damage
and the re-establishment of external services such as power,
communications, water etc. A significant task during this phase
is also the completion of Damage Assessment Forms.
In addition to the emergency services, the Disaster Recovery
Phase may involve different personnel depending upon the type of
emergency and a Disaster Recovery Team should be nominated
according to the requirements of each specific crisis.
Disasters can be costly; you and your organization can get some
help with the financial impact. This presentation will provide
attendees with a view of coordination efforts, understanding
processes and the integral components to submitting a project to
FEMA for potential financial recovery.
The Red Guide to Recovery is a comprehensive, easy-to-read
manual, that walks disaster survivors through the recovery
process. Many first responders refer to it as a literal recovery
road-map.
When a disaster strikes, access to services becomes even more
critical. And yet hospital staff and emergency services providers
can be victims of that same disaster. ASPR TRACIE has released an
updated version of its Tips
for Retaining and Caring for Staff after a Disaster to guide
facility executives in assisting staff through the recovery
period.
The Disaster Recovery Health Information
Guide has information by topic area covering hazardous
materials, multilingual resources, and resources for the General
Public.
The Essential Functions and Considerations for Hospital Recovery
document was developed by the Harvard School of Public
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Exercise Program
(HSPH-EPREP) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health (MDPH) Emergency Preparedness Bureau.
This resource was developed for hospitals to use as they prepare
to manage their recovery from emergencies of all types. It was
written for hospitals and is intended to complement the ongoing
efforts of federal, state, and local agencies that are similarly
committed to enhancing healthcare recovery capabilities.
The Stafford Act was designed to bring an orderly and systemic
means of federal disaster assistance for state and local
governments in carrying out their responsibilities to aid
citizens.
The act was designed to encourage states and localities to
develop comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, prepare for
better intergovernmental coordination in the face of a disaster,
encourage the use of insurance coverage, and provide federal
assistance programs for losses due to a disaster.
The purpose of the Family Information Center (FIC) Planning Guide
for Healthcare Entities is to support healthcare partners in the
development of a detailed plan to provide information, support
services and reunification assistance to family members of
disaster patients.
Development of the Family Information Center Planning Guide for
Healthcare Entities was led by the Los Angeles County Emergency
Medical Services Agency and developed in coordination with a
multi-disciplinary Project Oversight Group. Project Oversight
Group members provided strategic guidance regarding guide
development, validation, and implementation.
YNHHS-CEPDR has developed “A Quick Guide: FEMA Reimbursement for
Acute Care Hospitals” that provides an overview of FEMA’s
reimbursement process and outlines the tasks and corresponding
timelines that must be met by acute care hospitals to
successfully apply to FEMA for reimbursements of declared
disaster-related expenses
Recovering from a fire can be a physically and mentally draining
process. When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around.
Often, the hardest part is knowing where to begin and who to
contact.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States
Fire Administration (USFA) has gathered the following information
to assist you in this time of need. Action on some of the
suggestions will need to be taken immediately. Some actions may
be needed in the future while others will be on going. The
purpose of this information is to give you the assistance needed
to assist you as you begin rebuilding your life.
The Public Assistance Section provides assistance to state
agencies, local governments, special districts and eligible
private non-profit organizations that have been impacted by a
disaster in order to achieve a safer future for all California
communities. The Public Assistance Section ensures that state and
federal support are provided to applicants in an efficient and
timely manner to assist in recovery from a major disaster or
emergency.
CalOES responds to and aids in the recovery from emergencies
within the State of California under the authorities of the
California Emergency Services Act (ESA), the California Disaster
Assistance Act (CDAA), the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other legislation.
Within CalIES, the Recovery Branch is responsible for managing
disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments
and individuals impacted by disasters. The Recovery Branch
ensures that state and federal support are provided in an
efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process. The
Recovery Branch acts as the grantee for federally funded disaster
assistance programs, as grantor for the state CDAA program, and
coordinates recovery assistance for individuals, businesses and
the agricultural community. The Recovery Branch provides
technical support to reduce the costs and streamline the process
of future recovery efforts. Additionally, the Recovery Branch
ensures that proposed recovery projects are reviewed for
environmental concerns and that historical preservation
activities are considered.
In support of these responsibilities, the Recovery Branch
performs extensive liaison activities with local, state and
federal agencies, legislators, various volunteer and nonprofit
organizations, as well as the general public. The Recovery Branch
emphasizes recovery preparedness through the coordination of
recovery planning efforts, the development of recovery training
programs and the involvement in emergency management exercises
and drills.
